Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-99.111

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 441-99.111 - Determining eligibility for suspension

Upon receipt of the request for suspension and the properly executed and notarized affidavit, the unit shall review the request and the affidavit to determine that the criteria have been met.

(1)If the criteria are not met. If the criteria have not been met, the local unit providing services shall issue a written notice to the obligor indicating that the request is denied.

a. The notice shall be sent by first-class regular mail to the last-known address of the obligor or, if applicable, to the last-known address of the obligor's attorney.

b. The notice shall indicate the reason for denial and notify the obligor of the right to proceed through private counsel. Denial of the request is not subject to contested case proceedings or further review pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 17A.

(2)If the criteria are met. If the criteria are met, the unit shall proceed as follows:

a. The unit shall serve Form 470-5351 and Form 470-5352 and supporting documents on the obligee by any means provided in Iowa Code section 252B.26. The notice to the obligee shall include all of the following:

(1) Information sufficient to identify the parties and the support order affected.

(2) An explanation of the procedure for suspension under Part B and reinstatement of support under Part C of this division.

(3) An explanation of the rights and responsibilities of the obligee to respond to the action.

(4) A statement that, within 20 days of service, the obligee must submit a signed and notarized response to the unit objecting to at least one of the assertions in subrules 99.109(1) through 99.109(4). The statement shall inform the obligee that if, within 20 days of service, the obligee fails to submit a response as specified in this subparagraph, notwithstanding Rules of Civil Procedure 1.972(2) and 1.972(3), the unit will prepare and submit an order.

b. No sooner than 30 days after service on the obligee, the unit shall do one of the following:

(1) If the obligee submits a signed and notarized objection to at least one of the assertions in subrules 99.109(1) through 99.109(4), deny the request and notify the parties in writing that the request is denied, providing reasons for the denial, and notifying the parties of the right to proceed through private counsel. Denial of the request is not subject to contested case proceedings or further review pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 17A.

(2) If the obligee cannot be served, the local unit providing services shall issue a written notice to the obligor indicating the request is denied, following the procedure described in subrule 99.111(2).

(3) If the obligee does not timely submit a signed and notarized objection to the unit, prepare an order following the procedure described in rule 441-99.112(252B).

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-99.111

Adopted by IAB November 9, 2016/Volume XXXIX, Number 10, effective 1/1/2017

Amended by IAB February 8, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 16, effective 4/1/2023